No scrutiny of Sequoia India.
Can someone tell me why there was no scrutiny of Sequoia India? One of the largest and the most prestigious funds exits one the most promising economies of the world due to poor management and below par due diligence. O
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Hey I am on Medial • 1y
VCs aren’t supposed to be “accountable” Thought i don’t know why tf. Founder hi gaali khate hain. Sadly.
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